Ionic Crystal Lattice

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  • An ionic crystal lattice is an array of oppositely charged ions held in fixed positions by strong electrostatic forces
  • Hard and brittle due to strong electrostatic forces between oppositely charged ions
  • High melting and boiling points as lots of energy is needed to break the strong electrostatic forces
  • Can conduct electricity when molten or in solution, as ions are free to move
  • Cannot conduct electricity when solid as ions are held in fixed positions
  • Caesium ions are much larger than sodium ions so more chloride ions can fit around it